Athletics

Athletics at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

The athletic department at Mallard Creek STEM Academy supports the mission of the school by applying a growth mindset both on and off the fields of play. We believe in each scholar athlete and the future they have individually and collectively. Through our athletics department students will gain a sense of belonging, respect, commitment, and a host of valuable life skills. Our staff will provide the best coaching and mentoring in addition to creativity to allow for a dynamic athletic experience.

Middle School Competitive Sports

At the Middle School level, participation and skill-building are prioritized. Coaches encourage sixth, seventh, and eighth graders to dive in and give their best effort in a competitive training environment.

Cheer
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Track
Sport Camps and Clinics

Basketball

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Derick Thomas

Basketball Coach

This will be Coach Thomas's third season coaching for the Mallard Creek STEM Academy Titans. His passion and love for basketball led him to coach both sixth grade girls and sixth grade boys basketball teams the last two seasons. His coaching philosophy is built around developing the fundamentals, producing the highest possible individual effort, and requiring a team centered approach from all players. In year one, with tremendous support from the school and parents, he created and coached Crossover Elite, a travel basketball team that allowed players, primarily from MCSA, to play competitive basketball year round. In 2019, Crossover Elite played in two national championship tournaments and were the 2019 Silver National Champions for the sixth grade boys division. He is excited about the upcoming season and look forward to helping the Titans sports program continue to grow.

Boys and Girls Basketball at Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Bronaza Fitzgerald

Basketball Coach

Coach Fitzgerald grew up in Danville Virginia where she attended George Washington high School. Upon graduating from George Washington high School, she went on to the University of North Carolina at Asheville where she majored in mathematics and received her teacher's license. At UNCA, she was a member of the women's basketball team. While playing, she helped guide the bulldogs to two NCAA tournaments and two big South conference championships. While playing, Fitzgerald earned a few awards and set a few records. After her four years at UNCA she played one year professional basketball in Germany for the Saarlouis Royals. Fitzgerald accepted her first teaching job here at Mallard Creek Stem Academy. Coach Fitzgerald will be entering her second year at Mallard Creek STEM Academy and she is excited to work with our student athletes. Coach Fitzgerald is primed and ready to push the girls basketball program in the right direction. This includes creating a positive team environment predicated on the development of skills and fundamentals with an emphasis on shooting, dribbling, passing, offensive and defensive IQ, and footwork. In addition, the athletes will develop peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork and physical health. They will be competitive, respectful, great students all while having fun

Cheer

The purpose of cheer is to promote school spirit, develop a sense of good sportsmanship among students, support activities, encourage a sense of pride, and establish good character expected of a middle school cheerleader in Mallard Creek STEM Academy. Cheerleaders are required to lead the spirit and energy of the crowd.

Important Documents

1- Concussion

2- Physical Form

3- Bilingual Physical Form

4- Sponsorship Form